Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Sep 8, 1933 - Mar 7, 2026
So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of her as my 4-H leader. Lots of memories at the house for 4-H Christmas parties and planning meetings. Also great neighbor memories, it was a great neighborhood to grow up in. I will hold her memories dear.
Tammy Bauman Gerber
March 17, 2026 | Friend
I always enjoyed seeing her. She had a certain "spark".
She will be missed.
Wally Anglemeyer
Walter Anglemeyer
March 11, 2026 | BREMEN, IN | Acquaintance
My condolences to the family. Thoughts & prayers are with you Dr. Darren Minnich
Darren Minnich
March 11, 2026 | Other
Praying for comfort and peace for the family and friends.
Kenneth Allen Miller
March 10, 2026 | Family
Reading this brought memories of 4-H and summer days. Roller Skating and Fish Fry's. Sending prayers with Gods grace and strength.
Edward A. Hart.
Edward Hart
March 09, 2026 | Milford, IN | Friend
Such a sweet lady, always had a smile for me. Prayers for all of you. Love you all. Teresa Wells
Teresa Wells
March 09, 2026 | Bremen | Friend
Eleanor Jean Rummel, age 92 of Nappanee, IN, passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2026 at her daughter’s residence. Eleanor was born on September 8, 1933 at Elkhart General Hospital to Robert E. and Mabel (Detweiler) Kent. She was a 1951 Wakarusa High School graduate and lived her entire life in the Elkhart County area. On August 5, 1951, Eleanor married Paul Rummel in Wakarusa. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2009. Eleanor was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa. She was invested in her children and served as a 4-H leader when they were growing up. Eleanor enjoyed gardening and flowers. She enjoyed baking and made and decorated wedding cakes for many years. Above all else, Eleanor was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. One of her greatest joys was babysitting her grandchildren. Eleanor is survived by a son, Wayne (Donna) Rummel of Nappanee; 3 daughters: Kathleen (Larry) Cripe of New Paris, IN, Elaine (Scott) Mast of Nappanee, and Doris (Jeff) Biller of Nappanee; 10 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Betty Treesh. Visitation will be held from Noon-2pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A funeral service will begin at 2pm with Gerrod Hampel officiating. Burial will follow services in Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Eleanor’s name can be given to the Elkhart County 4-H Endowment fund.
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